--- product_id: 12776901 title: "Better Than Sex: Confessions of a Political Junkie (Gonzo Papers, vol. 4)" price: "21338CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12776901-better-than-sex-confessions-of-a-political-junkie-gonzo-papers store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Better Than Sex: Confessions of a Political Junkie (Gonzo Papers, vol. 4) **Price:** 21338CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Better Than Sex: Confessions of a Political Junkie (Gonzo Papers, vol. 4) - **How much does it cost?** 21338CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12776901-better-than-sex-confessions-of-a-political-junkie-gonzo-papers) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Better Than Sex: Confessions of a Political Junkie (Gonzo Papers, vol. 4) [Thompson, Hunter S.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Better Than Sex: Confessions of a Political Junkie (Gonzo Papers, vol. 4) Review: When the going gets weird, the weird turns pro. - I am going to start with the book but stay tuned for my evaluation of the seller. This is the 4th offering of the Gonzo papers and in some ways it’s my favorite volume. In other ways all the lines blur between gonzo journalism and exceptional tall tales with no hint of fact to ruin the story. I grew up watching Walter Cronkite and when he delivered the news I knew he was telling the absolute truth and had proof to support what he was saying. There were dozens of journalists in the field and studios that shared important information with the American public and had faith that the American people would be smart enough to come to their own conclusions. There were satirists who had an opinion and delivered public spankings while maintaining that it was one person’s opinion. Their job was to don the jester’s cap while pointing out the emperor was indeed naked. HST was the first journalist that wrote himself into the story so he could write from his perspective and say anything that he wanted. I don’t doubt that he did not consume vast amounts of drugs and alcohol but they did serve well as a beard. Pay the ticket, enjoy the show. Read the eulogy HST gave for Richard Nixon. It was a fine piece of writing. As for the seller, I paid a ridiculously low price for the paperback offset with only moderately excessive postage and handling charges. It arrived early in very good condition even though it was sold as good. Tiny foxing on lower right front cover but the binding was pristine. Excellent product, excellent service. Top marks all around Review: HST vs. Bush, Clinton, and a finale for the saga of Tricky Dick - Thought I'd start the year by reading some of last Great American Writer ... always helps to get the mental juices flowing. This book, remarkably free of drugs, follows the fall of George Bush and the rise of Bill Clinton. Luckily, HST is there to keep us on the proper even keel, even when we choose what looks like the lesser of two evils. The book also includes Thompson's legendary obituary for his longtime nemesis Richard Nixon. This just reminds me why American journalism ceased to be relevant after February 5, 2005. Excellent book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #280,486 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #59 in Political Parties (Books) #65 in Journalism Writing Reference (Books) #535 in U.S. Political Science | | Book 4 of 4 | The Gonzo Papers | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (265) | | Dimensions | 6.12 x 0.68 x 9.25 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0345396359 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0345396358 | | Item Weight | 13.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 245 pages | | Publication date | August 22, 1995 | | Publisher | Random House Publishing Group | ## Images ![Better Than Sex: Confessions of a Political Junkie (Gonzo Papers, vol. 4) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FqNm-LWtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When the going gets weird, the weird turns pro. *by M***T on March 27, 2022* I am going to start with the book but stay tuned for my evaluation of the seller. This is the 4th offering of the Gonzo papers and in some ways it’s my favorite volume. In other ways all the lines blur between gonzo journalism and exceptional tall tales with no hint of fact to ruin the story. I grew up watching Walter Cronkite and when he delivered the news I knew he was telling the absolute truth and had proof to support what he was saying. There were dozens of journalists in the field and studios that shared important information with the American public and had faith that the American people would be smart enough to come to their own conclusions. There were satirists who had an opinion and delivered public spankings while maintaining that it was one person’s opinion. Their job was to don the jester’s cap while pointing out the emperor was indeed naked. HST was the first journalist that wrote himself into the story so he could write from his perspective and say anything that he wanted. I don’t doubt that he did not consume vast amounts of drugs and alcohol but they did serve well as a beard. Pay the ticket, enjoy the show. Read the eulogy HST gave for Richard Nixon. It was a fine piece of writing. As for the seller, I paid a ridiculously low price for the paperback offset with only moderately excessive postage and handling charges. It arrived early in very good condition even though it was sold as good. Tiny foxing on lower right front cover but the binding was pristine. Excellent product, excellent service. Top marks all around ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HST vs. Bush, Clinton, and a finale for the saga of Tricky Dick *by R***. on January 5, 2015* Thought I'd start the year by reading some of last Great American Writer ... always helps to get the mental juices flowing. This book, remarkably free of drugs, follows the fall of George Bush and the rise of Bill Clinton. Luckily, HST is there to keep us on the proper even keel, even when we choose what looks like the lesser of two evils. The book also includes Thompson's legendary obituary for his longtime nemesis Richard Nixon. This just reminds me why American journalism ceased to be relevant after February 5, 2005. Excellent book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great HST book *by B***S on May 7, 2010* This was my first venture into the mind of Hunter Thompson. I don't think anyone who was not alive to live the 90's would fully understand the unique view of the great Dr., but that is the only bad thing I have to say. Great book, it kept me up way too late reading rather than sleeping more than one night over the past week. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12776901-better-than-sex-confessions-of-a-political-junkie-gonzo-papers](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12776901-better-than-sex-confessions-of-a-political-junkie-gonzo-papers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-30*